Inside Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Abu Dhabi desert getaway and why it triggered relationship buzz

Her dreamy vacation pictures has triggered a fresh wave of speculation about personal life

Last updated: June 12, 2025 | 12:20

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor

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Samantha Prabhu in Abu Dhabi

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Dubai: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, best known for her roles in The Family Man 2 and Khushi and a string of hit South Indian films, was recently spotted enjoying a luxe desert escape in Abu Dhabi—and it’s got the internet buzzing for more reasons than one.

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The star shared glimpses of her stay at the opulent desert-themed resort, complete with poolside relaxation, telescope stargazing, and chic resort wear. But what really grabbed fans’ attention was a reflection caught in her sunglasses—one that many believe shows filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, her The Family Man co-creator, clicking her photo.

This subtle detail has triggered a fresh wave of speculation about her relationship status, especially since Raj’s ex-wife posted a cryptic message around the same time: “Time exposes. Karma corrects…”

While neither Samantha nor Raj has commented on the rumours, social media is already drawing its own conclusions.

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For now, it remains unclear whether this was a friendly getaway or something more—but that hasn’t stopped the whispers.

One desert retreat, one Instagram post, and one mysterious reflection later—Samantha may have just unintentionally launched this week’s hottest rumour.

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Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.